Buying or selling? Client’s can expect the most user-friendly reports to read and understand in the industry, maintenance defect cost estimates, comments on all building areas even if access is unable to be obtained, unlimited phone advice, and help with recommending trusted repair trades.

Rohan will go over and above the parameters set out in AS4349.1 and identify serious building problems associated with settlement, cracking, structural failure, wood rot, roofing dilapidation & plumbing defects, water pressure problems, water hammer, asbestos, rust, expensive future maintenance items, and poor workmanship to help you make informed property decisions. This will add more value to the building inspection than any other competitor.

Request a quote or sample report by emailing your interested property address to rohan@thebuildingconsultant.com.au

You can also request that a ‘timber & pest inspection’ is tagged on to your general pre purchase building inspection for an additional fee, and Rohan completed the nationally recognised training and is fully qualified to inspect for, and report on, timber pests which includes termites.

Whether you are buying or leasing, new or old, investing in a building inspection conducted by a Registered Commercial Building Practitioner is money well spent. Don’t get caught out using an unqualified inspector, on end of lease make-good disputes, or purchasing a building with structural failure or roof plumbing non-compliance which is common. Based on experience, a brand new commercial or tilt-slab building is even more reason to get an independent expert involved.

This service model is Rohan’s flagship product and completely unique to the building construction industry. People engage a property advocate to help them purchase property but who can you trust to independently check, critique, inspect and oversee your entire building project?

Construction projects are like a ‘marriage’ and can start with enthusiasm and good intention but can soon end with divorce, as evidenced by the thousands of current building disputes in the DBDRV, VCAT, and Courts system. This service was born from a frustration of being called to help clients at the dispute stage when the early pro-active appointment of a Building Advocate could have eliminated such problems, ranging from cost and workmanship defect disputes through to builder insolvency. Treat dispute avoidance as an investment.

Rohan’s Building Advocacy charges a flat fee of 1.5% of build cost and takes attention to detail to the next level using a unique 250 point construction check-list and involves a complete start to finish holistic service that includes analysis on the architectural drawings, floorplan, costing, building contract, and material selection, with the added bonus of inspections & reports on all 5 stages of the construction build. The devil is in the detail and through high level detail comes clarity that will champion managing client & builder expectations, improve build quality, and keep you well away from costly disputes.    

For further information or references email rohan@thebuildingconsultant.com.au

Special Purpose Reports: The Building Consultant can investigate and report on cause as well as detailing remedies and recommendations on building problems relating to;

• Cracking, settlement, and foundations

• Leaky Building Syndrome specialist to Class 2 Low-Rise Multi-Unit Developments

• Roof leaks and roof plumbing defects

• Renovation poor workmanship for bathrooms, kitchens, extensions, and hard landscaping

• Building Insurance Claim Disputes

• Dilapidation Property Condition Surveys

Introductions to trusted tradesman, leak detection contractors, and maintenance repair companies is also part of this service.

Walk & Talk Service: Do you have a current building or new construction problem? Unsure what steps to take next? Consider my ‘walk & talk’ option! Firstly, give me a call to discuss your matter. I will then arrange a time to attend site equipped with quality measuring tools and walk through your building concerns and answer them verbally on the spot. I can also perform destructive inspections if requested in advance. Not only will this service give you peace of mind, it will also map out what the potential building dispute process will look like. 90 minutes on site starts from $600 plus GST.

Rohan is currently a domestic building warranty assessor for the VMIA (Victorian Managed Insurance Authority). Rohan is a Certified Insurance Professional and a member of the Australian & New Zealand Institute of Insurance & Finance and performs his role with empathy and understanding, being a former insurance repair builder and also a consumer who has experienced a warranty claim regarding a private pool build. Rohan’s mantra is to always be fair and reasonable with a duty to act in ‘Utmost Good Faith’ and abide by The General Insurance Code of Practice.

Rohan is a building & construction Expert Witness and can;

• conduct VCAT (Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal) compliant building reports to VCAT Practice Note PNVCAT2 [October 2014] requirements,

• conduct compliant building reports to Form 44A requirements for Court hearings.

• represent clients in person at VCAT & Court

Gain peace of mind knowing you have an experienced consultant checking and reporting on the construction of your new home. So many mistakes and defects can take place during a new build that are not picked up by your main building surveyor or site supervisor. Choose the full 5 stage package (Base/Frame/Lock-Up/Fix/Final PCI Defects) or whatever meets your requirements.

For a quote and sample reports please email rohan@thebuildingconsultant.com.au

Disputes over costs and workmanship is common for works carried out under a Major Domestic Building Contract. If you are a consumer in dispute with your builder the VBA (Victorian Building Authority) advises that you take reasonable steps to settle your grievances.

Generally, you cannot take your building dispute directly to VCAT. You must notify and lodge a claim with DBDRV (Domestic Building Disputes Resolution Victoria) however having your claim mediated and assessed involves lengthy time delays.

If your building dispute is not resolved via the DBDRV process then you can then proceed down the VCAT/legal path.

For further advice or to request some easy to follow bulletins on this subject please email rohan@thebuildingconsultant.com.au